NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10248009: 2019 Jeep Compass

Official manufacturer communication context for 2019 Jeep Compass, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

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Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: ? P06E9 - Engine Starter Performance (NA Only). ? P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak. NOTE: If DTC P0456 is present use the wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) to determine if a leak is present in the system. ? P141B - Starter Control 1 Circuit Performance. ? P141C - Starter Control 2 Circuit Performance. ? P26E4-64 - Starter Control 2 Circuit Signal Plausibility Failure. ? P0615-64 - Starter Control Circuit Signal Plausibility Failure. In addition, the customer may notice one or more of the following conditions: ? **A difference in the set cruise control speed and actual speed on the odometer (i.e. driver sets 100 kph (62 mph), vehicle will hit a max of 95 kph (59 mph) and cruise at 95 kph (59 mph)) (Sales Code ED6 Only).** ? Long engine cranking prior to vehicle start, more noticeable when the outside temperature is above 40 c (104 f) (EE with Sales Code ED6 Only). ? Vehicle will intermittently not start (South Korea Only). ? Poor fuel economy. ? Slight engine pinging noise while accelerating and poor performance. ? The engine oil dipstick may indicate a low oil level, however the low oil pressure warning indicator does not illuminate in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). ? No crank condition while pushing the start button numerous times, if the vehicle is turned off completely and then restarted, it will start normally. ? Cruise control and adaptive cruise control are inoperable. ? A ?Service Speed Limiter? message in the IPC and Active Vehicle Speed Limiter (AVSL) will be inoperable. NOTE: There will be no stored or active DTCs with this IPC message. This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software.

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

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JeepCompass2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10248009?

Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: ? P06E9 - Engine Starter Performance (NA Only). ? P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak. NOTE: If DTC P0456 is present use the wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) to.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

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